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Test Code LAB49 Beta-2-Microglobulin (Beta-2-M), Serum

Additional Codes

Mayo test code: B2M

CPT Code: 83010

Performing Laboratory and Testing Schedule

Peninsula Regional Medical Center - Special Chemistry

Testing is performed on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday.

Specimens collected on those days must arrive by 1200 to be tested that day.

Schedule is subject to change based on holidays, instrumentation issues, and reagent availability.

Specimen Requirements

Serum
Draw blood in a gold-top serum gel tube(s) or SST tube(s). (Hemolyzed specimen is not acceptable.) Spin down as soon as possible and send 1 mL of serum refrigerated at 2 - 8° C.  Label specimen appropriately (serum).

 

 

 

Reference Values

0.80 - 2.34 mcg/mL

Useful For

Prognosis assessment of Multiple Myeloma.  Evaluation of Renal Tubular Disorders.